How does the Tom Tom Rider's interface compare to my Garmin 2720? I like the 2720's intuative and user friendly features. My wife has been asking me for her own GPS for use with the minivan. I thought about giving her my 2720 and getting the Tom Tom Rider as a replacement. Would I be better off getting another 2720 instead?
Many of our customers love the TomTom user interface because of the ease of use and speed, the Garmin is eaiser to use than the older SP26xx but it is not as easy or fast as the TomTom Rider, but understanding this, you will also lose some of the features by having this extra speed.
For your wife, give her a Garmin 2720, for your bike, you may try the TomTom Rider because it is made for a bike and does not have a speaker so you will not be able to use it in your wife's van without using the bluetooth headset.
The screen is so much brighter and nicer!
I would go to a GPS store and ask them to demostrate the TomTom Rider for you and show you the difference between the two? The reason I would consider the TomTom Rider is that they are currently using the NavTeq mapping software which is consistant with Garmin and Magellan, a much better map set.
TomTom even goes as fas as allowing you to switch the control on the display from right hand to left hand so you can control the throttle while inputting the GPS although I do not recommend doing this at any time.
The reason for the high cost is the extra accessories that comes with the unit like the bluetooth, the motorcycle mounting brackets, the headset and helmet speaker, the pouch. They have included just about everything you need for this unit wich is nice.
Ask the dealer that you purchase your Garmin 2720 from to help you out with comparing the two products, you have been their customer already and they should be willing to help you out.
Good luck.